Port of Oakland – June 8, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda and other information for this meeting has been posted and can be viewed here.
Continue ReadingBank of the West US Outlook Report: Job Creation Disappoints in May
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Continue ReadingCalifornia Water News for June 2, 2017
New emergency siren installed at dam that forced evacuations (Associated Press) Officials say they have installed a new emergency siren at a Northern California dam whose damaged spillway forced evacuations earlier this year. Experts: Lack of Warning at Oroville Dam Raises Alarm (Associated Press) The sudden collapse of spillways at the nation’s highest dam has […]
Continue ReadingBPC Submits Comment Letter on Plan Bay Area 2040 Draft Plan
BPC’s Legislative & Policy and Resources & Infrastructure committees held a joint meeting in May to learn more about the Plan Bay Area 2040 Draft Plan (“the Plan”) that was recently released. During this meeting, BPC members received a presentation about the Plan from an MTC staff member and had the opportunity to engage in thoughtful […]
Continue ReadingTesoro Acquires Western Refining to Become Andeavor
Today, Tesoro announced their acquisition of Western Refining. This will bring their refining capacity to 1.1 million barrels and result in more than 3,000 retail stations and 13,000 employees. With this acquisition, Tesoro will be adopting a new company name – Andeavor, and logo. Click here for a fact sheet on Andeavor.
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Energy News for June 1, 2017
Bloomberg News: Trump ‘Self-Help’ Infrastructure Plan Irks State, Local Leaders E&E News: Perry picks Texas consultant to lead grid study E&E News: Western governors fret as Zinke ponders review of grouse plans Reuters: Coal, solar fall on climate deal The Wall Street Journal: Oil Prices Climb Before U.S. Stockpile Data Reuters: LNG sellers, Asian buyers spar as contract fight brews amid […]
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California Water News for June 1, 2017
Associated Press: New Emergency Siren Installed at Dam That Forced Evacuations Seeley Swan Pathfinder: Solid Rock Phys.Org: America’s dam crisis—was Oroville just a drop in the bucket? KCRA Sacramento: Crews tear into what’s left of Oroville Dam’s spillway U.S. News & World report: Santa Barbara Reactivates Seawater Desalination Plant KERO 23ABC News: Rising Kern River invading homes Central Valley Business […]
Continue ReadingMiller Starr Regalia Land Use & CEQA Developments Update for May 2017
Miller Starr Regalia’s Land Use & CEQA Developments Monthly Update May 2017 Land Use Developments May 15, 2017 – Court Holds that Attorney-Client Privilege Extends to Environmental Consultants Hired by an Attorney on Behalf of a Client, but Only to the Extent Communications are Made for the Purpose […]
Continue ReadingWEDA Newsletter for May 2017
Newsletter – May 2017 Thank you for taking the time to read the May edition of the newsletter and for your support of the Western Dredging Association. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming Dredging Summit & Expo in Vancouver next month and have a few pre-conference tips to share: Registration If […]
Continue ReadingSWRCB Notice on Proposed Amendment to General Permit for MS4 Stormwater Discharges
A message from the State Water Resources Control Board The State Water Resources Control Board released Notice of Public Hearing, Opportunity for Public Comment, and Adoption Meeting on the proposed Amendment to General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). The Public Hearing is scheduled for July 5, 2017 The […]
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